Physical Activity During Pregnancy and Risk of Hyperglycemia

Journal of Women's Health, 05/08/2012Deierlein AL et al.

Recreational MVPA during pregnancy is associated with a lower risk of hyperglycemia, specifically among women with prepregnancy BMI <25?kg/m2. Further research is warranted to determine recommended amounts and intensities of physical activity and to discern whether there are differences in the effects of physical activity between specific modes of physical activity or among subgroups of women in relation to hyperglycemia.

Methods

Data were from 1437 pregnant women. Frequency, duration, and intensity of MVPA during the previous 7 days were collected via questionnaire at 17–22 weeks' gestation.